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BD03 YFW

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

52,598 mi
Last recorded52,598 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 YFW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 52,598 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front brake discs heavily corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2025 50,425 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front brake discs corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2025 50,396 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front brake discs corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2024 47,695 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill top (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2024 47,695 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill top (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 43,973 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 41,590 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe attachment (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 39,240 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 37,228 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 36,186 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 34,860 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 8 May 2017 32,982 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

all tyres perished

Pass 12 May 2016 31,695 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all tyre's (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2015 30,554 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all tyres side walls cracking

Pass 13 May 2014 29,228 miles

all tyres getting worn

undeside oiled

Pass 15 May 2013 27,992 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 May 2012 26,752 miles

underside undersealed

Pass 10 May 2011 25,446 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 24,181 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 23,176 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 22,048 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 20,730 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 19,025 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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BD03 YFW is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 2003 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 47,451 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BD03 YFW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BD03 YFW registered?

BD03 YFW is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 May 2003.

Is BD03 YFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD03 YFW shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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